Carrick and Fernandes Meet to Resolve Tensions Before Chelsea Clash

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick and team captain Bruno Fernandes met privately at the club's training ground on Tuesday to discuss tensions arising from recent disagreements. This meeting comes ahead of United's Premier League match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Fernandes, 32, was an unused substitute during United's 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth and had previously criticized Carrick's tactics following a 4-1 Champions League loss to Como. It is unclear if Fernandes apologized during their discussion.

Carrick, 45, was expected to be dismissed after the Bournemouth defeat, but the club's hierarchy has decided to keep him in charge for the upcoming match, allowing him a chance to improve the team's performance. United currently sits 16th in the Premier League, with only one win from their first eight matches, leading to increased pressure on the coaching staff and players to rectify the situation.